As the warmth of the summer sun enveloped my husband Peter and me in the cosy embrace of our favourite café’s backyard today, we found ourselves immersed in a conversation.
Amidst the gentle hum of chatter and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, a question lingered in the air, waiting to be acknowledged: What would be the one thing I would regret not doing in my lifetime?
In the tranquil ambience of that moment, the answer emerged from the depths of my soul like a whisper carried by the wind. It was the dream of writing a book – a dream so profound, so intimately woven into my being, that its realisation held the power to define the essence of my existence.
To write a book is to embark on a journey of self-discovery, to traverse the landscapes of imagination and experience, and to distil the essence of life into words that resonate with the hearts of others. It is a testament to the human spirit’s boundless capacity for creativity and expression.
As I envision myself in the twilight of my life, surrounded by the tender embrace of loved ones gathered around me, what would I then regret if I hadn’t done it? It is the unwritten chapters, the untold stories, the words left unspoken that resonate with the echoes of regret. For to have lived a life devoid of creative expression, to have stifled the whispers of inspiration that beckon from the depths of the soul, would be a disservice to the essence of who I am.
In the gentle embrace of the summer afternoon, I unearthed a truth today that resonates with the core of my being. To write a book is not merely a fleeting ambition but a testament to the depths of my passion, the breadth of my vision, and the courage to embark upon a journey of self-discovery.
So, let my words flow because in the pursuit of my dreams lies the essence of my legacy, the echoes of my truth, and the fulfilment of my heart’s deepest longing. And when the final chapter draws to a close, may I find solace in knowing that I have lived a life true to myself, a life illuminated by the radiance of my dreams.
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Apples of Gold 
Jaana I want to pre-order your book because I already know it’s one I’ll read over and over! You have a way with words that inspires me very deeply. I too had this realisation – only in the past few weeks. It’s such an exciting moment.
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How kind of you!!! That is exciting that you have had a similar realisation! Is it to also write a book or a different dream altogether?
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Just turn on the tap. Let the words flow..they will find the right course…
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So true!! Thank you!!
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Good luck on your dream. I also feel the need, to write, to share stories of my family and myself for generations down the road. Happy writing and may God guide us both.
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Yes, it’s a need within me too. Thank you!! May God guide you too!
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It is a beautiful dream and one that I feel you are well and truly capable of. Yet, I also noticed that you enjoyed the time with your husband Peter in the backyard of your favourite cafe. To be in the present, to enjoy each moment and yet have the courage to launch out into the deep, well in a way that is an art form in itself. That is why I so enjoy contemplative prayer. It keeps one grounded and yet expands one’s horizons. Your dream is in you and for it to blossom, it also needs silence, stillness and simplicity. Please forgive me if this is not something also true for you.
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Oh yes!! Very much so!! Silence, stillness and simplicity are all needed!!
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You are such a beautiful and exquisite writer. Your words move me. I’m in the process of writing one~it would’ve been a regret to not do it. From our friends here that also love to spill over words from the heart~follow your dream ~and let’s all watch what God will do through you!❤️
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Oh, what a lovely message to receive!! Thank you for your encouragement!!
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Is my pleasure!! 🥰
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This morning a lady sent me this quote by Max Picard so I have been sharing it with people. “Silence is the net under the tightrope walker”. I looked up a meditation where the quote was mentioned and then read, “We are walking, trying to find the right words to explain our experience and the right actions to match our values. Silence is that safety net that allows us to fall; it admits, as poets (your writing is poetic) often do, that no words or deeds will ever be perfectly right or sufficient. So the poet keeps trying, for which we are grateful!” Keep writing and underneath may you feel the net embracing you.
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I love this!! Thank you!!!
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Thanks so much for both comments. I am just aware of the need in myself for these three aspects. Silence (letting go of thoughts), stillness (letting go of desires) and simplicity (letting go of self analysis). It is not that we can’t have dreams. It is just that we need that underlying net where we know we are loved, full stop no matter what. Our life can easily go skew whiff and dreams always don’t come to fruition but maybe, just maybe there is a bigger dream which we don’t always understand. Having said that, I really want you to keep on going with your writing.
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Yes!!! I agree!!
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One more thing I love to rest in, in silence we learn to accept the gift of our own being. Of course there is a toxic silence but this is the silence that is Love.
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Yes
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